🍌 Moist & Fluffy Homemade Banana Bread

This homemade banana bread is ultra-moist, perfectly sweet, and packed with rich banana flavor. It’s a simple, no-fail recipe that’s ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even dessert. Made with basic pantry staples and ripe bananas, this loaf comes together in minutes and bakes to golden perfection.

🧾 Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed

• ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted

• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar

• 1 large egg, beaten

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep Your Pan & Oven

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Mash the Bananas

• In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.

🍌 Tip: Bananas with brown spots are best—they’re sweeter and mash easily.

3️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients

• Stir in the melted butter until well combined.

• Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.

4️⃣ Add Leavening

• Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the wet mixture. Stir to combine.

5️⃣ Fold in the Flour

• Add the flour gradually and stir gently using a spatula or wooden spoon.

⚠️ Don’t overmix—stop as soon as no dry streaks remain. The batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.

6️⃣ Bake

• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

• Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

⏲️ Check around the 50-minute mark and tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.

7️⃣ Cool & Serve

• Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

• Slice and serve with butter, cream cheese, or your favorite nut butter.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Enjoy a warm slice with your morning coffee or tea ☕

• Spread with peanut butter for a satisfying afternoon snack

• Drizzle with honey or chocolate for a dessert-style treat 🍯🍫

🧊 Storage Tips

• Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

• Fridge: Wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

• Freezer: Slice and freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave for 20–30 seconds.

💡 Add-Ins & Variations

• Chocolate Chips: Fold in ½ cup of chocolate chips for a sweeter version 🍫

• Nuts: Add ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch 🌰

• Spices: Try adding ½ tsp of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth 🌿

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔️ Quick and easy—no mixer needed
✔️ Super moist and flavorful
✔️ Great use for overripe bananas
✔️ Customizable with your favorite mix-ins